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P.O. Box 159 – 8356 Bay Street Sodus Point, NY 14555 Phone: 315-483-9881
Village Update March 30, 2020

The village offices remain closed to the public. Essential work continues in the highway, water and wastewater departments. We are also continuing with our high water preparations, REDI projects and other essential tasks to keep the village moving forward. The building department is open and permits and inspections are still required.

Water and sewer bills are in the mail. There are 3 ways to pay them: mail them, use the drop box in the village hall parking lot or electronically at – https://soduspoint.info/online-payments/

Please do not bring water bill payments into the village hall,  even if someone is here.

We WILL pick up brush next Monday April 6th. After this pick up brush collection will be SUSPENDED until further notice. The brush dump site, behind the old water plant on Featherly Drive is open and you can take your brush there. Please do not put it roadside beyond April 6th.

Please email your concerns or issues and we will do our best to address them promptly. Our emails are:

Dave McDowell    dmcdowell@soduspoint.info

Tracy Durham      tdurham@soduspoint.info

Melanie Debadts  mswitzer@soduspoint.info

Kevin Druschel     CEO@soduspoint.info

We also encourage residents to order take out from our local restaurants. We all need to look in on our neighbors and help when we can. If you are aware of unmet needs, please make us aware and we will try to connect the right resources. We will get through this together.

Water levels today are 246.78, up 3.25 inches in the month. Outflows are 8,900 cm/s, down from 10,200 on Friday. The March forecast from USACE indicates there is a 50% chance we will be 247.4 at the peak, we should see the April report next week sometime. Shipping formally starts on Wednesday and that will likely have some impact on the outflows. Both the IJC and River Board have indicated they will set outflows above the safe shipping limit by at least 200 cm/s and possibly as much as 500 cm/s. We’ll see what actually happens.

Our sandbagging plan will be finalized this week. That will allow us to seek the balance of NYS resources needed to implement the plan.

While you have some time, please remember to complete the Census 2020. It only takes a few minutes and it is very important, especially here in upstate NY.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Dave McDowell

Dmcdowell@SodusPoint.info

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Don’t Flush This
Don’t Flush This

A Message From the Wastwater Department

Right now we’ve all seen the lines at grocery stores. Fears over the new coronavirus has resulted in a shopping frenzy and caused a temporary toilet paper shortage. Now that shortage has caused a ripple effect — going all the way to Village sewer systems.

With the insufficient supply of bathroom paper products more people are buying flushable wipes, baby wipes and other self-care paper products. The problem is the so-called flushable wipes and other products are causing problems in sanitary sewer systems!

Many materials frequently flushed or poured down the drain can harm the pipes that connect to our sewers. Every property owner connected to the sewer system can be a potential contributor to sewer problems, and a potential victim of those problems. Putting the wrong things down the drain can damage the sewer system, cause sewer backups in your home, and sewer releases to the environment. EVERYONE is responsible for what they flush or pour down drains.

Don’t Flush This

Basically, the only things you should ever flush down a toilet are human waste (urine and feces) and toilet paper. Even though some products such as wipes and baby diapers claim to be flushable, they aren’t. Here is a list of some things to keep out of the toilet.

·        disposable diapers

·        tampons and tampon applicators

·        sanitary napkins

·        cotton balls and swabs

·        mini or maxi pads

·        condoms

·        cleaning wipes of any kind

·        facial tissue

·        bandages and bandage wrappings

·        automotive fluids

·        paint, solvents, sealants, and thinners

·        poisons and hazardous waste

·        pet poop

 

Unused Medications

Do not flush unused medications down the toilet. You can safely dispose of medications in the garbage, or take medications to an approved prescription drug take-back site or event.

Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG)

Grease in Sewer pipes causes sewer maintenance problems for property owners and the Village.

Never pour grease in your sink drain and try to use your garbage disposal less.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to Jeff or Nate. at wastewater.dehond@gmail.com

Village Update March 30, 2020

The village offices remain closed to the public. Essential work continues in the highway, water and wastewater departments. We are also continuing with our high water preparations, REDI projects and other essential tasks to keep the village moving forward. The building department is open and permits and inspections are still required. Water and sewer bills...

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Don’t Flush This
Don't Flush This

Right now we’ve all seen the lines at grocery stores. Fears over the new coronavirus has resulted in a shopping frenzy and caused a temporary toilet paper shortage. Now that shortage has caused a ripple effect — going all the way to Village sewer...

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LEGAL: Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notice 3-23-2020 by ZOOM

The Sodus Point Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.  on ZOOM for the following applications: 1. Area Variance, Cory Smith, 8547 Greig Street, Sodus Point to move an existing shed from its current footprint 15’ south to a new location 1.3’ from east property line where 5’ is required and 4’ from...

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